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EP018: 7 Reasons Science Says to Pay for Experiences, Not Things

In episode 18, Benjamin shares 7 reasons backed by science why you should pay for experiences and not things. Learn why the experiences you have, give you a stronger sense of who you are, bring you closer to others and make you happier.

Show Notes

When you think about going on vacation, it can be hard to justify the cost. What do you get out of it? If you were to take the same amount of money and put it towards a large, flat screen TV, you could rationalize that the TV would have more value, as you would use it every day. In fact, this is far from true.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why humans see the world through rose tinted glasses

Why we get bored of stuff easily

Why experiences are harder to compare versus things

The one magical element that comes with experiences, good or bad

Why anticipation leads to further happiness

Why people feel that experiences play a big role in how they define themselves

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